Module Details

Module Code: PHYS6049
Title: Signal Conditioning
Long Title: Signal Conditioning
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2024/25 ( September 2024 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 4411 - Physics
Module Delivered in: 3 programme(s)
Module Description: This module introduces sensor electrical networks combining resistors with complex sensor impedances and passive filters; introduction to the use of rectification elements in power supplies and protection networks; DAC/ADC selection for measurement scenarios; phasor diagram analysis of complex electrical networks.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Explain the operation of AC circuits with reactive and rectification elements.
LO2 Describe and construct passive filter circuits.
LO3 Describe the concepts of simple electric motors and power supplies.
LO4 Select optimal ADC and DAC settings for instrumentation scenarios.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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Indicative Content
AC circuits
AC impedance, reactance, net impedance of components in series and in parallel, phase difference between quantities. Phasor diagrams, complex representation of current and voltage.
Signal Conditioning elements
RC filters, signal integration and differentiation. LC circuits and oscillators. LCR circuits; damped simple harmonic motion. Signal modulation/Demodulation. Resonance. Power in ac circuits, power factor, electric motors. A/D and D/A conversion: types of converter, resolution, sampling rate.
Applications
Transformers, diodes and rectification. Voltage regulators. Thevenin’s theorem. Basic power supplies and motors. Diodes as protection devices, Zener diodes. Impedance matching and power transfer. Signal multiplexing, HART Protocol
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Theory AC circuits
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 2,4
Assessment Description
Practical Test
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 2,4
Assessment Description
Laboratory Programme Reports
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 3,4
Assessment Description
Theory sampling and power
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Delivery of indicative content Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Laboratory practicals Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Lab reports and lecture review Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Module content Every Week 1.00 1
Lab Contact Laboratory practicals Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Lab reports/ study of lecture material Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Thomas L. Floyd. (2010), Electronic devices : conventional current version, 9th. [ISBN: 9780132549868].
  • Thomas L. Floyd. (2014), Digital Fundamentals, 11th. [ISBN: 9781292075983].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Albert Malvino. (2015), Electronic Principles, 8th. [ISBN: 9780073373881].
  • Ronald J. Tocci. (2016), Digital Systems: Principles and Applications, 12th. [ISBN: 9780134220130].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_SINEN_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Instrument Engineering 2 Mandatory
CR_SPHYS_7 Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics and Instrumentation 2 Mandatory
CR_SPHYS_6 Higher Certificate in Science in Applied Physics and Instrumentation 2 Mandatory